Use Hair Color to Combat Head Lice
That was smart. I raised only two children. My best friend raised 5 and she has taught me so much. Im always asking her where she learned something or how did you think of that, what can I use so and so far. Her comment was always when you raised 5 kids you...
Who is Responsible for Funeral Expenses?
Bodies can be donated to a university for research. But I dont think anyone can be held financially responsible for anothers fineral expenses. I could be wrong. I dont have a whole lot of friends, only one sibling left so Ive told my two children, no funeral...
Designing a Laundry Cupboard?
Wish I could help but I, probably like most people, dont know what the mm measurements are. I would not know how to convert the mms to feet, yard, etc.
Non Custodial Parent Receives Disability Benefits?
No question on this site is a dumb question. Were all just trying to find answers to lifes questions the best way we know how. Hang in there girl.
Reporting Child Support Income to IRS?
Do a Google search for is child support received taxable income?. Click on irs.gov. and youll find the answer. You dont need to contact an attorney for this.
Kitchen Sink and Washer Back Up Into Toilet?
I would call your city sewer department and they will come out and check the main line leading to your house. They wont charge you anything. That may not be the problem but I would give it a dry.
Disability Aid Ideas
Good points. I just replaced both my bathroom toilets with higher ones but my bathroom doors are so narrow there is no way I could get in there with a wheel hair if I had to.
Treating Stuffy Sinuses?
A Neti Pot does wonders. In case you dont know what they are, do a google search. You can find them at drugstores and probably Walmart carries them too. They are around $10. You can probably go to YouTube and see how theyre used. Cleaning out your sinuses a...
Social Security Survivor's Benefits?
Do I understand you correctly? The Father was a teen when he got you pregnant and died at 15 years old? In any case social security has to have been paid in for your son to receive benefits. So if the sons Father never worked and never paid in your son is not...
Removing Acrylic Nails?
Take a pain med and dont do that again! If its swollen wrap it in ice. Watch it to make sure it doesnt get infected.
Energy Usage of a Dryer Not in Use?
A dryer thats not running doesnt use any energy. The things that use energy are things with a continual light like electric clocks, anything with a timer. etc.
Eligibility for Social Security Survivor Benefits?
If the father didnt pay into social security the son is not eligible. None gets social security unless they pay in.
Getting Hair Back to Natural Color?
There is no way you can get your hair back to its natural color. As we age the hair looses it pigment. I dont like my grey hair either so I color it.
New Outlets Don't Work?
Call Home Depot and ask to talk to someone in the electrical dept. Those people at Home Depot have helped me out many times.
Hard Water Leaves Hair Waxy Feeling?
Try rinsing your hair with a solution of apple cider vinegar and water. 50/50
Home Remedy for Kidney Stones?
Maybe nothing, depending upon where the stone is located in your kidney. I have 2 stones that Ive had for about 15 years. They dont move, I have no pain and no symptoms. Ive never passed one. Dont get dehydrated.
Birthday Gift for Boyfriend?
If thats all you know about him, then I dont think its appropriate to give him a gift at all. He may think youre rushing things a bit.
Sharing a House With My Boyfriend?
I can see why youd be uncomfortable but personally, I would not be on a mortgage with someone Im not married to. If his attitude is if this doesnt work out is a red sign and he has his doubts. Blended marriages with children posses a lot of potential problems...
Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?
Gosh NO. Social Security Administration is not in the business of confirming ones DNA. If the Fathers name is on the birth certificate thats what they will go with.
Getting Rid of Termites Naturally?
I dont think there is a way to rid of them naturally. Think it requires chemicals.
Borax for Cleaning Floors
I love this tip! Never thought of using borax on floors but borax never hurt anything. Was just getting ready to mop after reading my mail. Tip came at the right time. Thanks.
Adult Child Distancing Himself from Mother?
Ive noticed that the less I call my out-of-town Daughter the more she calls me. Oftentimes Ive called her and she wont answer or return my call or will say Im busy Ill call you back but wont for days. Ive had the habit of jumping every time she calls so Ive...
Cleaning Laminate Floors
Ill check this one out; Ill a little leary of the alcohol on my wood laminate floors. Ive been using water and vinegar only.
Back Scratcher for Reaching Top Shelf
What a great idea. Ive been using mine for my back only. Im going to buy another one for my bathroom. Thanks so much for the tip!
Don't Take Free Items Beyond What You Need
I used to work in one of the club warehouses handing out samples and greedy people came in there stating they were there for lunch. What they didnt understand was we hand a limit and dollar amount of food we could hand out. We were told not to refuse anyone...
Transferring VHS to DVD?
I dont where you can buy this but I do know places like Best Buy can do it for you but it gets expensive if you have a lot. I had a lot of my Grandsons and my deceased Mother transferred to disk. This was several years ago and I think it was best buy. You may...
Compressed Air for Dusting
This doesnt get rid of the dust; it just moves it around and if you have allergies not such a good idea.
Installing Laminate Flooring?
I have this type flooring in my home; it was here when I bought it. Only thing I can tell you is Id rather have carpet. The floor is beautiful but shows everything. I could get by with vacuuming once a week when I had carpet but every day Ive having to sweep...
Organizing a Small Bedroom?
Only advise I can give you is get rid of stuff. In reality we dont need a whole lot to get buy. Two pair of jeans is all I need. I dont work and dont have the type of social life that requires anything other than casual wear. The more stuff we accumulate the...
Price for Cleaning Apartment?
Depends on a lot of things. Are there a lot of mirrors and glass topped furniture and a lot of artwork and pictures hanging on the wall? All these have to be dusted. How many people are in the house? Will you be picking up after children? Will you be washing...
Making Room for the New Baby?
I agree with the previous post in that you should be asking the fathers of your children for help, rather than asking a stranger to sacrifice his time and money.
Home Repair for Low Income Families?
If she is on disability she may be able to sell her house and get into a government subsidized, section 8 apartment. Depending on how much money she gets out of the house she may not quality though. She may not want to sell her house but you need to try to...
Easy and Secure Password Management
Maybe Im just dense but I could not figure this out. Random salt, etc. what is that?
Social Security Benefits?
Go to the Social Security website and in the search box type in common law marriage. It discusses the topic. I didnt read it all but since he is dead it may be too late. But go there and see what you can find. Hope this helps.
SSI Benefits for Home Schooled Child?
I dont quite understand. If your son is disabled he will continue to get his checks whether he is home schooled are not unless hes in a state facility who receives his check on his behalf. My 18 year old Grandson receives SSI; he has aspergers syndrome. He...
Help With Home Repairs?
Replacing broken window panes is a fairly easy thing to fix if you can come up with the money to buy the glass. Check out habitat for humanity. Home Depot has all kinds of free classes on home repairs. I feel for your situation but with home ownership we have...
Child's Survivors Benefits Reduced?
Like someone else said you probably should be getting something too. My Mother received checks for herself and my two Brothers until my last Brother turned 18.
Buying Shower Power?
What is Shower Power? (b)Editors Note:(/b) Bathroom cleaner and soap scum remover.
Securing Throw Rugs on Hardwood Floors?
I have wood laminate and use the carpet pads you put under the rugs. Works for me.
Social Security Death Benefits?
If you Daughter is a minor, yes. My Dad passed away at the young age of 44. My Mother received benefits for herself and children until the last child reached 18.
Social Security Death Benefits?
One more thought....if your wife (after your death) remarries she will no longer receive benefits but the minor child or children will. When my Dad died my Mothers benefits stopped when she remarried my step-father but she continued to get benefits for my brother...
Homemade Coffee Body Scrub
Be very careful when doing this in the shower or you could slip and fall. I rinsed conditioner off my hair in the shower; it was slick and I nearly fell. Now I rinse in the kitchen sink.
Remedy for Nightly Leg Cramps?
What has seemed to help rid of legs of cramps is riding my recumbent bike.
Family Members Visit Without Being Invited?
Youll have to speak up as I did but the relationship will change. I have a Brother who used to call me saying were on vacation and well be coming for a visit. That was him, his wife and two kids. Their visit was for several days; they didnt pick up after themselves...
Sharing Living Expenses With an Abusive Partner?
I didnt even get past the first paragraph of your post. Wake up and get out. Being divorced myself from a verbally abusive husband you WILL SURVIVE and be a better/happier woman in the end. Married 19 years and called every name in the book. Only way youre...
Concerns About Unsupervised Activities for Young Teens?
I say No Way. I think the parents stating that their young teen is responsible is not facing reality. I dont know how many parents have made that statement and they have no idea how their teen would react to a predator. I cant see any teen that age able to...
Wipe Down Library Books
I dont worry about such things or Id be spraying everything that comes in the house.
Use Calculator to Get the Best Price
You really cant be sure of the weight of a bag of produce at a warehouse club. They dont have scales to weigh them. I used to work at one of the clubs. When the sign says 5 lbs, etc. may be 5 lbs and maybe not. The produce associate at the club I worked at...
Keeping Neighbor's Dog Out of the Yard?
I had a neighbors two large dogs digging under the fence and coming into my yard ruining my plants. They dug so much I could see the pipes to my sprinkler system. My little dog still doesnt want to go in the back to do his thing; he heads to the front door...
